Krishan Lal vs Food Corpn. Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the allotment of a handling and transportation contract by the Food Corporation of India, emphasizing the need for reasonable consideration in tender processes as per Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court affirmed that the appellant's offer to work at a lower rate was valid and directed the FCI to refund the security deposit of Rs.10 lakhs if the work was not allotted to him. The judgment reinforced the principle that tender processes must be conducted fairly and transparently.